California Trade Shows - Novembeer 2017

We thought Chicago was slow for trade shows this month but it seems to be the trend around the country. Don't worry, there is a ton of other work for all of you promotional models. The Holidays and Summer are the busiest in this industry. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in California this month. Los Angeles Convention Center Ski Dazzle 2017. November 17 - 19. World Funding Summit. November 17 - 18. Moscone Center Dreamforce 2017. November 6 -9. NCSS 97th Annual Conference. November 16 - 19. San Francisco International Auto Show. November 18 - 26. Anaheim Convention Center American Heart Association 2017 Scientific Sessions. November 11 - 15. San Diego Convention Center 2017 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 12 - 15. California School Boards Association. November 30 - December 2. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue  

Las Vegas Trade Shows - November 2017

I can't believe we are already into November, where did time go? As we all know Las Vegas is one of the busiest cities when it comes to booking trade shows but this month is pretty slow. Vegas will be slow when it comes to trade shows but will be busy when it comes to events, promotions and special events. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Vegas this month. Autodesk, Inc. - University (AU). November 14 - 16. Live Design International. November 17 - 19. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - November 2017

One of the things on my bucket list is to visit New York around the holidays. Thinking ahead to the trade shows coming up next month made me think of planning a trip to NYC soon. Here is a look at trade shows taking place at the Javits Center next month. Javits Center TCS New York City Marathon Health and Wellness Expo. November 2 - 4. The Cooperator Expo New York. November 2. DMWF Expo North America. November 7 - 8. HX: The Hotel Experience. November 12 - 13. BDNY. November 12 - 13. Pri-Med. November 15 - 17. ISC EAST. November 15 - 16. AnimeNYC. November 18 - 19. If you need promotional models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue    

Chicago Trade Shows - November 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models loves being busy, October was definitely a busy month for us. We just wrapped up NACS in Chicago, the week before we had NBAA in Las Vegas, we had a street team event with Coach, and numerous other events. We hope that November and December are just as busy, lets finish the year strong! Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Chicago next month. McCormick Place Academy of General Dentistry Annual 2017 Meeting. November 2 - 5. Realtors® Conference and Expo. November 3 - 6. FABTECH. November 6 - 9. IMPACT 2017. November 14 - 17. RSNA. November 26 - December 1. Rosemont Convention Center PLMA. November 13 - 14. The Chicago Sports Spectacular. November 17 - 19. If you need promotional models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue  

NBAA 2017 - Las Vegas!

The team at Pink Avenue Models would like to thank all 16 promotional models that worked NBAA in Las Vegas this week! We say it all the time but we really couldn't do it without all of the amazing talent we have around the country. I hope all of you had fun and enjoyed this event! Thanks again! Team Pink Avenue  

It's Time for Another Pink Avenue Models Pet Peeve

It's time for another Pink Avenue Models pet peeve! The team does most of the staffing in house, we have a database of thousands of models from all parts of the country. These models have been chosen based on experience, photos, and recommendations. These are the models that we trust and reach out to when we have an event in their area. Sometimes we need help and use the job boards on social media sites, it happens. I am currently staffing for a trade show and most of the models are booked, this happens every time no matter where this trade show is located. Almost every exhibitor hires talent, we hired over 70 models the last time this convention came to Chicago. With all of this said, we posted on a job board this week so we could find new talent. We laid all of the details out, the name of the event, the location, the dates/hours, attire, rate of pay, responsibilities and even mentioned that you must be available for all dates and times. What responses did we get in return? Promotional models said they could work 2/3 days, promotional models said they could work part of the day but would have to leave early, promotional models asked for travel even though we mentioned this is for local talent only. We should not receive these responses. We only work with talent 18+, everyone is capable of reading and following directions. This is very frustrating for the agency and our client. When you tell us that you are available we submit you to the client and if the client selects you and you're suddenly unavailable it doesn't look good. The point of this post is to rant a little bit but to remind people in this industry to read the posts all the way through! Team Pink Avenue

Flashback Friday! Our First Event!

The team at Pink Avenue Models dug deep for this photo, it is from our very first event! This client was starting a sports newspaper and hired promotional models to spread the word in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue  

California Trade Shows - October 2017

We're in the last days of August and looking forward to a busy Fall. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in California this October. Los Angeles Convention Center ICSC Western Conference & Deal. October 2 - 4. Pri-Med Conference. October 3 - 5. American Health Information Management. October 7 - 12. The IT Summit. October 10 - 11. 2017 Light Show West. October 11 - 12. Ultimate Women's Expo. October 14 - 15. U.S. China Film & TV Industry Expo. October 19 - 20. American Society of Landscape Architects. October 20 - 23. Rock N' Roll LA Half Marathon. October 25 - 28. Stan Lee's Comic Con 2017. October 27 - 29. Moscone Center Oracle OpenWorld 2017. October 1 - 5. AAOMS. October 10 - 14. BoxWorks. October 10 - 12. Minds + Machines. October 25 - 26. San Diego Convention Center IDWeek 2017. October 4 - 8. AFP. October 15 - 18. American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Conference. October 22 - 26. Anaheim Convention Center MGMA 2017 Annual Conference. October 8 - 10. Anaheim Home & Holiday Show. October 20 - 22. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue      

Flashback Friday - NACS!

We have been talking about NACS for a while now, it is one of my favorite trade shows! It's Friday and the team at Pink Avenue Models likes to reminisce on past events so we are bringing back a picture from NACS. This is from the last time NACS took place in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - October 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models used to book a lot of events in New York but lately we haven't had a lot of work to offer. We were hoping that the amount of events would pick up this Fall and maybe they will, but the amount of trade shows will be pretty low. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in NYC this October. Javits Center New York Comic Con. October 5 - 8. Rock N Roll Brooklyn Health and Fitness Expo. October 12 - 13. BizBash Live. October 25. CHEM SHOW. October 31 - November 2. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Las Vegas Trade Shows - October 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about the trade shows coming up in Chicago this Fall and there are a ton! We expected Las Vegas to be the same but it looks like October will be a slow month. It is Vegas so we all know there will be a ton of other events and promotions for the promotional models to work. Here is a look at conventions coming to Las Vegas this October. G2E: Global Gaming Expo. October 3 - 5. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). October 10 - 12. IMEX America. October 10 - 12. ABC Kids Expo. October 15 - 18. Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW). October 31 - November 3. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue  

Chicago Trade Shows - October

I am so excited to blog about trade shows that are coming up this October. October is my favorite month of the year, Fall is my favorite season, and October is an extremely busy month that is full of trade shows. Here is a look at trade shows coming to Chicago this October. McCormick Place WEFTEC. October 1 - 4. Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. October 6 -7. AAO. October 11 - 14. 2017 Chicago Women in Trades. October 14 - 15. IoT. October 17 - 18. NACS. October 17 - 20. Cyber Security Chicago. October 18 - 19. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. October 21 - 24. American Staffing Association, Staffing World. October 24 - 26. Digital Summit Chicago. October 24 - 25. PMI 2017 Global Conference. October 26 - 30. Hot Chocolate Race Expo. October 27 - 28. Rosemont Convention Center Coil Winding. October 3 - 5. Sensors Midwest 2017. October 3 - 4. Pri-Med Annual Conference. October 11 - 14. Fashion, Jewelry & Accessories Show. October 12 - 15. HCP Hospital Pharmacy Conference. October 17 - 18. Chicago Women's Expo. October 21 - 22. The Quality Show. October 24 - 26. The Assembly Show. October 24 - 26. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Pick Your Employers Wisely

I know we have blogged about this before because it has been a consistent problem in this industry. Last night I saw a post on one of the job boards about companies not paying their staff, ignoring their calls/emails, and treating their staff poorly. I have seen this happen so many times. We all know that I started as a promotional model, I started when I was 18 in Wisconsin. I knew early on that I should stick to the companies that I trusted, paid me on time, and appreciated my work. Just like everyone else, there were times when I was desperate and booked any job I could. I've chased money, I have not been paid by companies and given up, and I have also been treat like $hi! by marketing managers, those NYC women are the worst! When we started Pink Avenue Models almost 9 years ago I told my partner that I wanted to be different. I wanted to be the agency that was available at all hours, the agency that paid well and paid on time, and I have always had the promotional models best interest in mind. I did what models do, I worked long hours, I skipped lunches, I worked every single weekend while my friends had fun, I dealt with the stupid comments, I worked while I was sick, and I waited and waited for paychecks. Promotional modeling is a different kind of industry, we all know that, there are highs and there are lows. Please, please learn from your mistakes and listen to others. When I first started I asked other models about trustworthy companies, this is how I found the best agencies. We are living in a time where social media is powerful and we should use it. Promotional models are very vocal on these job boards, if they are struggling to get paid from an agency you shouldn't work for them. You also shouldn't take jobs that are paying $14 per hour, you are more valuable than that. The industry is changing and I don't think it is for the better. Team Pink Avenue

AUSA 2017 - Washington, DC!

The team at Pink Avenue Models has staffed hundreds of trade shows around the country, we thought we've staffed them all. Today we were contacted by a new client for a new type of trade show and it's in a location that we haven't booked a ton of work in. This is exciting! AUSA will be taking place in Washington, DC this Fall. There will be presentations, panel discussions, seminars and other networking activities. We are excited about this event because it is something new. If you are a female living in the DC area and are interested in working please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

California Trade Shows - September 2017

California is one of our busiest states for staffing events and trade shows. It looks like September will be a busy month! Here is a look at trade shows taking place on the West Coast next month. Los Angeles Convention Center Crowd Invest Summit West. September 6 -7. Story Expo Writer Conference. September 8 - 10. Cannabis World Congress and Business. September 12 - 15. WESTEC. September 12 - 14. 2017 West Coast Ultrasound Institute. September 16. 4th Annual Healthy Hair Expo. September 16. ADULTCON. September 22 - 24. 2017 Shop.org Digital Summit. September 25 - 27. Be The Healing Conference. September 28 - 29. Moscone Center SF ComicCon. September 1 -3. ASSH 72nd Annual Meeting. September 6 - 9. GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) Americas 2017. September 12 - 14. San Diego Convention Center Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association. September 5 - 9. San Diego Fall Home Show 2017. September 15 - 17. San Diego Ultimate Women'S Expo. September 16 - 17. CPTA Annual Conference. September 16 - 17. Bridal Bazaar. September 17. Small Business Expo 2017 / The Show Producers. September 21. Astro - American Society For Radiology Oncology. September 24 - 27. San Diego Quilt Show. September 28. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Las Vegas Trade Shows - September 2017

We are already into August. A lot of people enjoy Summer and want it to last forever, but I am counting down the days to Fall weather and football season! With that said, the team at Pink Avenue Models is looking ahead to trade shows taking place next month. Here is a look at what conventions are coming to Las Vegas next month. World Congress. September 6 - 9. The Experience Convention & Tradeshow. September 6 - 8. ISSA / INTERCLEAN North America. September 12 -14. Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show. September 12 - 15. International Vision Expo West. September 14 - 16. Interbike Expo. September 20 - 22. Pack Expo. September 25 - 27. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

More on NBAA!

Last week the team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about the NBAA trade show coming up in Las Vegas. We also took a look back at previous NBAA events. We are currently staffing a large team for the event coming up this October and today one of our brand ambassadors sent a picture that we have to post. Here is a picture from the last NBAA event in Las Vegas! Team Pink Avenue

NBAA 2017 - Las Vegas!

NBAA/BACE (Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) is an event that we have staffed for many years. This event will be taking place in Las Vegas this October. This is the 6th biggest trade show in the US and over 27,000 people will travel to Las Vegas for it. This is always a big event for the team at Pink Avenue Models and we are excited to be part of it again! If you need promotional models for this event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Chicago Trade Shows - September 2017

Summer in Chicago is not the best when it comes to trade shows, there aren't many. BUT... we are anxious, excited, and looking forward to a busy trade show season. Here is a look at the trade shows that will be taking place in Chicago this September. McCormick Place Lawyers Trust Fund of IL. September 7 - 8. PRINT. September 10 - 14. AAO - HNSF Annual Meeting. September 10 - 13. 2017 National Conference & Exhibition - American Academy of Pediatrics. September 15 - 19. Process Expo 2017. September 19 - 22. WEFTEC. September 30 - October 4. Rosemont Convention Center Pampered Chef 2017 Summer Conference. August 2 - 5. International Gem & Jewelry Show. August 18 - 20. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. August 24 - 27. 2017 Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase. August 29 - 30. If you need trade show models for these conventions or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Flashback Friday! NACS!

Yesterday the team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about NACS so today it made sense to bring it up again. Here is a look back at the last time that NACS was in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue